A Lebanese couple enjoy themselves in the water at the beach of the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.
A Lebanese couple enjoy themselves in the water at the beach of the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.
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Conflict has been a big part of Tyre's recent history. But these days it's an attractive Mediterranean holiday resort.
Conflict has been a big part of Tyre's recent history. But these days it's an attractive Mediterranean holiday resort.
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A boy lies on the beach in Tyre as troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) arrive in 2006.
A boy lies on the beach in Tyre as troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) arrive in 2006.
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Lebanon witnessed civil war between 1975 and 1990. In 2006, militant group Hezbollah fought a war with neighboring Israel, resulting in the deployment of UN forces.
Lebanon witnessed civil war between 1975 and 1990. In 2006, militant group Hezbollah fought a war with neighboring Israel, resulting in the deployment of UN forces.
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The Triumphal Arch and palm trees at the Al Bass historical site in Tyre, Lebanon.
The Triumphal Arch and palm trees at the Al Bass historical site in Tyre, Lebanon.
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Many visitors to the region will be treated to traditional delicacies such as a breakfast of foul beans and bread.
Many visitors to the region will be treated to traditional delicacies such as a breakfast of foul beans and bread.
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Sun-seekers enjoy a day at the beach in the Tyre.
Sun-seekers enjoy a day at the beach in the Tyre.
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A quiet residential area away from the beach in Tyre.
A quiet residential area away from the beach in Tyre.
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